[Image Description: A black and white photograph of 5 dancers posed with their fists under their chins. Superimposed on their faces are red question marks. Red text in the top right corner says "Dancemakers" and white text in uppercase letters at the bottom of the photo says "Photo Ident-a-thon"]

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the Photo Ident-a-thon!

We are so grateful for everyone who turned up last week! The afternoon was spent reminiscing on some of Dancemakers most important contributors and works. We are so grateful for the opportunity to name and acknowledge the work of these pioneers of Canadian dance!

[Image Description: Amy in a blue and green striped sweater, points upwards at a projection of 3 dancers in a studio.]

Thank you to Dance Collection Danse for hosting and facilitating the experience, and for taking such diligent care of the Dancemakers archive. Amy, Beth, Michael, Luke and Nick, we appreciate you!

[Image Description: 12 individuals sit staggered on a set of stairs, one standing outside of the railing, all smiling at the camera.]

Thank you to the folks at Buddies In Bad Times for the space and technical support! Katherine and Frankie, you’re the best!

Finally, to all the ✨dance makers✨ who showed up: it is an honour to continue the legacies you started in 1974. We hold this privilege with gratitude and care.

Check out the Dance Collection Danse Instagram to see past Dancemakers artists like Gerry Trentham and Marie-Josée Chartier sharing some of their memories of the company's earlier days:

Stay tuned for more news and events around the Dancemakers 50th anniversary and our archival research project!